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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.65, 86.36 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.65, 86.36 and 30.19 is: 45.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.65 : 86.36 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.65/86.36 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.65x = 86.36 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.65x = 2,607.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607.21/57.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.22

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